This section is from the book "Soyer's Standard Cookery", by Nicolas Soyer. Also available from Amazon: Soyer's Standard Cookery.
Place from two to three pounds of crimped cod carefully wiped in a fish kettle with sufficient warm water to just cover it. Add a wineglassful of white wine vinegar, a sliced onion, a few peppercorns, one clove, and a tablespoonful of salt. Let this boil up quickly and then simmer for about five minutes, or until the fish is done.
After draining, the fish should be dished up on a serviette and may be served with any sauce that is preferred.
 
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